The Beacon At Burton Dassett

chorsey, on January 14, 2008, said:

Burton Dassett Hills Country Park is a country park in south-eastern Warwickshire, England.

It was created as a country park in 1971 and is run by Warwickshire County Council. It comprises a group of ironstone hills, which are named after the tiny village of Burton Dassett which sits in the hills.

The area was once extensively quarried for ironstone and a short industrial railway – Edge Hill Light Railway – existed for this purpose until the 1920s.

Of interest at the site, is a 12th century church at the old village of Burton Dassett. Outside the church is a holy well which still provides water. The park is also highly popular with flyers of kites and radio-controlled gliders.

Impressive views across the surrounding countryside can be seen from the hills; towns and other features that a viewable are described by a toposcope. On a clear day places as far afield as Coventry can be seen.The park and the church were used as a location in the Tom Selleck 1990 film Three Men and a Little Lady. The Beacon seen here is clearly visible from the nearby M40.